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Insightful. Balanced. Provocative.Brave enough to leverage the market? Bold enough to challenge the status quo? Join Alex Chizhik @MrEbitda and @ShimonLazarov as they bring their 15+ years business experience to a data-driven debate. From Bitcoin to the NASDAQ, Government Regulations to Real Estate Trusts, Facebook to Moderna. If you care about the economy, finance, or investing this podcast is for you.
Latest episodes

Nov 29, 2022 • 42min
The privatization of money - How Bitcoin can lead to human flourishing across the globe
In this third installment of the privatization of money, Shimon discusses the different advantages that privatization of any resource has from the point of view of the government. Then he continues to analyze what is unique about money and how the privatization of the good called "money" can bring prosperity to the worldwide population.Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcwww.Hardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Nov 25, 2022 • 43min
We are in a funk and so is the market
In this episode, Alex and Shimon discuss the following:* The recent ripple effects from the interest rate increases* The large hit that crypto took* The FTX saga - using customer funds to gamble with* FTX valuation drivers and why they weren’t reliable* Lack of due diligence by traditional VCs* Effective altruism and it’s possible terrible consequences* DeFi yield and where it comes from* Is punitive regulation coming?Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Nov 11, 2022 • 34min
The downfall of FTX (no other description needed)
Shimon and Alex discuss the fallout from the FTX debacle and next steps for Crypto and Bitcoin. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Nov 9, 2022 • 54min
Representative Margaret Croke and the future of Crypto Legislation
In today’s episode Alex and Shimon welcome back Representative Margaret Croke. Representative Croke represents the 12th District in Illinois and has been a big crypto proponent. Representative Croke talks to us about the future of crypto regulation, what would it take to get sensible regulation passed, governments adopting blockchain technology and much more. If regulation + crypto is important to you (and it should be!) don’t miss this!https://www.repcroke.com/Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Oct 26, 2022 • 57min
The Upcoming Real Estate Turmoil with David Blatt
In today’s episode Alex welcomes David Blatt back on the show. We talk about the massive bond yield hikes of the last 6 months, the Fed Pivot, effects on the real estate market – both residential and commercial and when the bottom in Real Estate will come. David is CEO of CapStack Partners, focused on helping clients find real estate investment & capital solutions. He is also the Founder & CEO of Banxel, the first lender2lender marketplace to syndicate, buy & sell real estate loans. With a background in distressed real estate, Mr. Blatt has successfully structured & closed countless complex deals. He is also a frequent public speaker & writer on innovation & capital market trends in real estate. Follow David on Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidblatt-capstackceo https://twitter.com/capstackceoApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Oct 21, 2022 • 23min
The Jackson Hole debacle. Will we get into a deep recession?
In this episode of the hardcore finance show, Shimon discusses the disastrous short term effects of the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting. Is there a silver lining waiting in the long term, or are we up for more carnage in the markets? Can raising interest rates be good for the economy long term? And how does all of that affect the cryptocurrency markets? Tune in to find out.Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcwww.thehardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Oct 19, 2022 • 56min
Minting Millionaires - with Tony Bradshaw
Want to be a MILLIONAIRE? Tony Bradshaw - the award winning wealth coach - teaches us how to make the Millionaire Choice. Shimon, Alex, and Tony discuss how to manage money, what is real wealth, asset classes, the current financial crisis, and even.... a bit of crypto. This is one of the best and most informative episodes yet!https://www.tonybradshaw.com/https://www.themillionairechoice.com/Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Oct 5, 2022 • 26min
Hardcore Finance Show - Our New Identity
In this Episode Shimon and Alex wrangle with the Identity of the Hardcore Finance Show and why talking to people about finance and financial freedom is so near and dear to our hearts. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinance.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Sep 28, 2022 • 27min
Ukraine, Russia, the Fed and the latest and greatest in the global markets - PART 2
Shimon and Alex discuss the recent happenings in the Ukraine - Russia war and how that will impact the global markets. Part 2Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinance.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Sep 21, 2022 • 26min
Ukraine, Russia, the Fed and the latest and greatest in the global markets - PART 1
Shimon and Alex discuss the recent happenings in the Ukraine - Russia war and how that will impact the global marketsApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinance.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show
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